EXCELLENT 8.5
San Onofre (Old Man's)
San Clemente, USA
Right now
· Swell S 0.6m 8sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Waist high0.8–1.2m
Smooth, clean waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy13kph
SE
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0012:00
Tides
Today
▲01:51 AM0.1m
▼03:57 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
01:51 AM
0.08m
▼
Low Tide
03:57 PM
0.34m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.8–1.3m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell S · 0.7m · 12s
Wed, Apr 8
0.8-1.2m
24h
12.2s
0.8-1.2m
03h
11s
0.8-1.3m
06h
7.7s
0.8-1.3m
09h
8.8s
0.8-1.3m
12h
11.3s
0.8-1.3m
15h
11.1s
0.8-1.2m
18h
10.8s
0.8-1.2m
21h
10.9s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 8
5.2
↘
24h
SSE
10.4
↘
03h
SE
10
↘
06h
SE
10.4
↓
09h
S
10.6
↙
12h
SW
9
←
15h
W
5.4
←
18h
W
8.7
↘
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
GOOD
Good size · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for San Onofre (Old Man's). Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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